I know a lot of people who love to eat apples and Cheddar in tandem. And I’m no different. One of my favorite 100-calorie afternoon snacks is a light string cheese and a small apple. It’s well balanced and contains protein and calcium and is thus quite filling. So I created these skewers as a more festive version of this classic pairing. I love to serve it along with dessert when hosting a girls’ night for my friends. Be sure to thread the cheese onto the skewers gently to keep the cubes from breaking. I tend to use red-skinned apples because they’re the most colorful, but any variety will be delicious. For even more variety, try the skewers with cut-up lowfat string cheese instead of the Cheddar.
Recipe information
Yield
makes 1 serving
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a small bowl, toss the apples with the lemon juice. Thread a piece of the apple onto a skewer, followed by cube of cheese. Continue skewering the remaining apples and cheese evenly among the 2 skewers. Serve immediately.
nutrition information
Step 2
Calories: 80
Step 3
Protein: 9g
Step 4
Carbohydrates: 6g
Step 5
Fat: 3g
Step 6
Saturated Fat: 2g
Step 7
Cholesterol: 10mg
Step 8
Fiber: <1g
Step 9
Sodium: 203mg
